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Synonyms for symbolism

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sim-buh-liz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm bəˌlɪz əm

Définition of symbolism

Origin :
  • 1650s, "practice of representing things with symbols," from symbol + -ism. Attested from 1892 as a movement in French literature that aimed at representing ideas and emotions by indirect suggestion rather than direct expression; rejecting realism and naturalism, it attached symbolic meaning to certain objects, words, etc. French symboliste was coined by poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) in 1885.
  • noun typology
Example sentences :
  • "Give Mrs. Bowlder my regards," said the journalist, comprehending the symbolism.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • It would have been better if you hadn't ventured on symbolism.
  • Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind
  • The Children of Light could see the symbolism quick as a wink.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • But only as inseparable from the Symbolism, the under-tow, of his imagination.
  • Extract from : « Holbein » by Beatrice Fortescue
  • He must be a dullard indeed who fails to understand their symbolism.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan
  • The mass of minds needs a religion of mythics, legend, symbolism, and fear.
  • Extract from : « Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida » by Ouida
  • Back of all the minute detail of wedding custom there is a symbolism.
  • Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
  • Then, reverting to the symbolism of the bread, He reiterated: "I am the bread of life."
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • It has in its symbolism almost the same significance as the Sun itself has to the Earth.
  • Extract from : « Palmistry for All » by Cheiro
  • People born in this period are represented in the Zodiac by the symbolism of the twins.
  • Extract from : « Palmistry for All » by Cheiro

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